Landmarks Applications

Certificate of Appropriateness

Landmarks Applications: Certificate of Appropriateness

appropriate [uh-proh-pree-it] suitable or fitting for a particular purpose…but I thought that was a landmark?!?Have you ever wondered how neighbors in landmark buildings can add rooftop additions? Rear yard extensions? Alter stoops? Even the staunchest of preservationists knows that in vibrant communities, changes in the built environment are inevitable. Although landmarks are protected, they are not frozen in time. They depend on our constant stewardship for appropriate maintenance and change.When owners of landmark buildings wish to make changes, they need to apply to the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission for what’s called a Certificate of Appropriateness (C of A). LW’s C of A Committee works with building owners and their architects to advise on design and protect the integrity of our constantly evolving neighborhood.

Past C of A Items ~ 2016

31 West 71st Street

Building address and name: 31 West 71st StreetBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic DistrictOriginal Architect: Robert T. LyonsOriginal Date of Construction: 1917LPC Application: Application is to legalize the installation of a marquee and to reclad it with new fabric.LPC hearing date: December 13, 2016; APPROVED

513 Columbus Avenue

Building address and name: 513 Columbus AvenueBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic DistrictOriginal Architect: John G. PragueOriginal Date of Construction: 1894-95LPC Application: Application is to legalize the replacement of storefront infill and the installation of awning, signage and light fixtures without Landmarks Preservation Commission permits.LPC hearing date: November 15, 2016, APPROVED WITH MODIFICATIONS

50 West 77th Street

Building address and name: 50 West 77th StreetBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic DistrictOriginal Architect: George F. PelhamOriginal Date of Construction: 1902-1903LPC Application: Application is to legalize signage installed without LPC permits.LPC hearing date: November 1, 2016 Withdrawn

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144 West 88th Street

Building address and name: 144 West 88th StreetBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic DistrictOriginal Architect: Neville and BaggeOriginal Date of Construction: 1893-94LPC Application: Application is to modify the front entrance and areawayLPC hearing date: November 1, 2016, Approved

840 West End Avenue

Building address and name: 840 West End AvenueBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Riverside West End Historic District Extension IIOriginal Architect: George F. PelhamOriginal Date of Construction: 1904LPC Application: Application is to construct a rooftop additionLPC hearing date: November 1, 2016; Approved with Modifications

122 West 69th Street - Christ and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Building address and name: 122 West 69th StreetBuilding’s Historic District and or Individual Landmark Status: Upper West Side/Central Park West Historic DistrictOriginal Architect: William Horatio DayOriginal Date of Construction: 1880LPC Application: Alter the landscape and install gates and signageLPC hearing date: July 26, 2016 Postponed until September 13, 2016.

Join our C of A Committee

Does the thought of shaping changes in our neighborhood interest you? LW’s C of A Committee members are key players in shaping the Upper West Side’s future. We welcome architects, designers, historians, attorneys, real estate professionals and anyone interested in volunteering skills and expertise in the pursuit of stewardship of our neighborhood. The Committee typically meets monthly to review all applications for changes to landmark sites within Community District 7 scheduled to be heard at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, Art Commission and other public forums. Email Sean Khorsandi seankhorsandi@landmarkwest.org, or call (212) 496-8110 for further details.

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FREE Public Education Forum in Manhattan on Community Board Referendum Questions Thursday October 18th 6:30pm-8:30pm Gregorio Luperon High School for Science and Mathematics 501 West 165 Street Attend the only public education forum in Manhattan regarding three...

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